Document clearly that psql \! parameter interpretation limitations are

the same as \copy.
2012-08-25 19:11:21 -04:00 · 2012-08-25 19:11:21 -04:00 · f6752ee59a
parent 3e1a373e2b
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--- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/psql-ref.sgml
+++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/psql-ref.sgml
@ -2450,7 +2450,8 @@ testdb=&gt; <userinput>\setenv LESS -imx4F</userinput>
        Escapes to a separate Unix shell or executes the Unix command
        <replaceable class="parameter">command</replaceable>. The
        arguments are not further interpreted; the shell will see them
-        as-is.
+        as-is.  In particular, the variable substitution rules and
+        backslash escapes do not apply.
        </para>
        </listitem>
      </varlistentry>